The Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Base for 2004
The Silverado 2500 Base is equipped with a General Motors 6.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
The Silverado 2500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses torsion bar and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
Silverado 2500 Base Statistics
The dimensions of the Silverado 2500 Base are 79.70 inches wide by 237.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 77.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 153.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The standard warranty period for the Silverado 2500 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the standard cab pickup market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
The listed retail price in 2004 (MSRP) was $31,350, with an invoice cost of $27,431. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Standard Cab Pickup.
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel is handled for the Silverado 2500 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 26.00 gallons.
The 2004 Silverado 2500 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a standard cab pickup truck.
In Summary
The 2004 model year was unsuccessful for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..